The Technics Turntable Fan Club - Questions, Advice, Discussion

Hunna said:
Finally got around to upgrading my old Technics SLD2 with Nagaoka MP-110 to a 100c. Rest of my system is a Fosi X2 phono stage, NAD C316 BEE amp and Q Acoustics 3030i speakers.

Based on what I’d read online I didn’t bother with the installed stylus, did the upgrade to the ML.

Right off the bat the difference from my old turntable (which admittedly has been suffering speed stability issues) to the 100c was noticeable. I was expecting better separation, richer sound etc. What I wasn’t expecting though was how much less surface noise there was – the records just play much quieter. Really happy I made the leap.

Will look at Darlington Labs for a new phono stage next I think, but for now really happy with how it sounds!

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Love your setup. The 100C really seems to be a great bang for the buck from current impressions!
 
Not sure there's really a lot of difference to the GR but interesting news.

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Jbraswell said:
Not sure there's really a lot of difference to the GR but interesting news.

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Grand Class Turntables SL-1200GR2 - Technics UK & Ireland

Explore the Technics Grand Class Turntables. Discover features of Technics SL-1200GR2, Introducing our cutting-edge motor-drive circuit featuring the revolutionary ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive) – a breakthrough innovation designed to seamlessly eliminate even the tiniest vibrations originating...
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Part of me hopes this leads to a 1200G2, leading to sales on the current 1200G. Not that I’m ready to pull the trigger, but it’s a nice thought.
 
Hemotep said:
This has caught my eye and I keep returning to the site and looking at it intensely. I'd need a new stand for it, but it's kinda sexy.

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Damnit don’t show me things like that! I would love one of those tables 😂
 
Here is something I just picked up on sale. Honestly I didn’t expect much but I figured I’d try it and I’ve got the option to ship it back if I don’t like it.

It’s the Isoacoustics zaZen II isolation platform for turntables from 25-40 pounds- the zaZen I is for turntables up to 25 pounds.

The verdict is already in after 2 albums. It stays. The improvement isn’t subtle- the difference in clarity is substantial. It sounds like I got a cartridge upgrade.

What I don’t like about it: I wish it were a shade wider- the stock G feet extend just a bit over the sides. And I wish it didn’t have branding on both the front and rear.


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AnthonyI said:
In case you missed it :)


I'm pretty sure my last turntable debate will be 1210G v MasterDeck, then it's the end of that discussion.
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This kind of review is odd to me in one respect — that he says he is not “tempted to sell” his 1200G for the 1300G as if it’s some kind of revelation. The differences between these tables are significant (particularly the tonearm), as are the prices. The only revelation would be if he _was_ tempted to sell the 1200G for the other.

As mentioned in another thread, I’ve got an order in for a 1300G at 10% off from Alma Audio, so the price difference for mine v the 1200G is even more significant. I’d prefer the performance of the 1200G (and theoretically could afford it with the same monthly payment plan I’m using for the 1300G), but i don’t want a table w the DJ stuff (although the drop light is a nice feature).

I’m still looking at turntable options bc I have a couple months to cancel the 1300G bc it’s not arriving until December, but nothing about this review tempts me to want to cancel the order for the 1300G and go w/ the 1200G, certainly not the 1200G at full price.

EDIT - I could be tempted w the 1200G at like 20-25% off, but that doesn’t seem likely anytime soon without an update to that model itself.
 
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Portland Sheriff said:
This kind of review is odd to me in one respect — that he says he is not “tempted to sell” his 1200G for the 1300G as if it’s some kind of revelation. The differences between these tables are significant (particularly the tonearm), as are the prices. The only revelation would be if he _was_ tempted to sell the 1200G for the other.

As mentioned in another thread, I’ve got an order in for a 1300G at 10% off from Alma Audio, so the price difference for mine v the 1200G is even more significant. I’d prefer the performance of the 1200G (and theoretically could afford it with the same monthly payment plan I’m using for the 1300G), but i don’t want a table w the DJ stuff (although the drop light is a nice feature).

I’m still looking at turntable options bc I have a couple months to cancel the 1300G bc it’s not arriving until December, but nothing about this review tempts me to want to cancel the order for the 1300G and go w/ the 1200G, certainly not the 1200G at full price.

EDIT - I could be tempted w the 1200G at like 20-25% off, but that doesn’t seem likely anytime soon without an update to that model itself.
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I think his knee jerk reaction is what a lot of "audiophiles" who went with the 1200G's unmistakable quality, and are just accepting the DJ look of the table. I'm in the same boat as he is and you are, I love EVERYTHING about my 1210G except for the DJ look, but I decided the "meat and potatoes" of the deck overshadowed the look.

Honestly, if Technics made a 1200G, let's call it an 1100G that was exactly the same as the 1200G minus the DJ stuff at even just $500 less, I'd be on board, lol. The only TT that's giving me the itch is the MasterDeck, outside of that, I'd be hard pressed to replace my 1210G.
 
AnthonyI said:
I think his knee jerk reaction is what a lot of "audiophiles" who went with the 1200G's unmistakable quality, and are just accepting the DJ look of the table. I'm in the same boat as he is and you are, I love EVERYTHING about my 1210G except for the DJ look, but I decided the "meat and potatoes" of the deck overshadowed the look.

Honestly, if Technics made a 1200G, let's call it an 1100G that was exactly the same as the 1200G minus the DJ stuff at even just $500 less, I'd be on board, lol. The only TT that's giving me the itch is the MasterDeck, outside of that, I'd be hard pressed to replace my 1210G.
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Pulling the pitch control and strobe light off a 1200G likely would not make any significant savings, never mind $500 and then having 2 models at the same high price point leads to cannibalisation of sales. This one is cheaper and different because of what is off it and is more expensive and better than the GR2 because of what isn’t.
 
Joe Mac said:
Pulling the pitch control and strobe light off a 1200G likely would not make any significant savings, never mind $500 and then having 2 models at the same high price point leads to cannibalisation of sales. This one is cheaper and different because of what is off it and is more expensive and better than the GR2 because of what isn’t.
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Oh, agreed, I'm just talking in a perfect world ;)
Again, I think we all end up having to make some compromises when choosing gear, they may be small at times, but they're there. I wanted the "best" deck I could afford with a removable head shell, that meant dealing with the look.
 
AnthonyI said:
Oh, agreed, I'm just talking in a perfect world ;)
Again, I think we all end up having to make some compromises when choosing gear, they may be small at times, but they're there. I wanted the "best" deck I could afford with a removable head shell, that meant dealing with the look.
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Whereas there’s something about getting this or the GR2 or even the 1500C and messing about with upgrades and tweaks to stretch performance that sorta interests me more because I’m nuts like that…
 
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